For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 353 students in Serena, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Serena, IL are Serena Middle School and Serena High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Serena, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Serena have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Serena, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Serena Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2283 N 3812th Rd
Serena, IL 60549
(815) 496-9250
Serena, IL 60549
(815) 496-9250
Gr: 5-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Serena High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2283 N 3812th Rd
Serena, IL 60549
(815) 496-2361
Serena, IL 60549
(815) 496-2361
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Serena, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 107
Serena, IL 60549
(815) 496-9250
Serena, IL 60549
(815) 496-9250
Gr: K-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Serena, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Serena, IL include Serena Middle School and Serena High School.
How many public schools are located in Serena?
2 public schools are located in Serena.
What is the racial composition of students in Serena?
Serena public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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